Re: Technique for parting a part

Ian--The jig pins and fixed edge remind me of years ago machining
(face milling and dovetailing) castings on a magnetic chuck. A fixed
edge against which the machining forces can be directed was pretty
important. Even on a surface grinder it's a good idea to use a piece
of sheet metal or something as a "kicker".
Nelson



A couple of jig pins or a fixed edge are good to keep the work in the

> right lateral position. Both surfaces also need to be clean and

flat before

> you use the superglue and it is a good idea to wipe them over with

Acetone

> first.
>
> Ian
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> Ian W. Wright
> Sheffield UK
> www.iw63.freeserve.co.uk
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>
> > Rob and all--I use superglue (cyano-acrylate or CA) quite a lot

for

> > fixturing parts that don't lend well to normal clamping or holding
> > methods> can be scraped clean for the next part. A knife tapped

into the

> glue
> > joint will seperate it after machinining your part(s) In the

case of